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Seeing Jerusalem from the rooftops [video]
Climb up to the rooftops of the Old City of Jerusalem for a completely new perspective on one of the world's most treasured ancient sites.
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Listening to the grottoes of Rosh Hanikra
The waves of the Mediterranean flow mesmerizingly through natural caves of this northern Israel reserve with its fine vistas, cable-car ride and more.
Rediscovering Nazareth
The Galilee cradle of Christianity is a rising tourist destination for holy sites and ancient architecture as well as ecotourism, hiking and hands-on activities. If you walk the streets of Nazareth, says Maoz Inon, “you’ll pass a church on your …
Go eco-tripping with 10 green activities in Israel
Our top 10 list offers a glimpse of the growing possibilities for ecology-minded tourists who want to understand the country’s soul.
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Jaffa’s flea market gets hip [video]
It’s one of the oldest flea markets in the world, but now Jaffa’s shuk hapishpishim is rapidly becoming the hottest as designers, artists and gourmands move in. Inexpensive and secondhand goods? Yes, they’re still on sale at the Jaffa flea …
Top 10 alternative tourist spots in Israel
There’s no shortage of fascinating tourist sites for the first time traveler to Israel. But what about on that next visit, when you’ve already done Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Masada? Fortunately, we have just the TripTik for you: our top 10 “off-the-beaten-track” tourist attractions in Israel.
Israel’s top 10 public gardens
Despite chronic water shortages, Israel has some spectacular landscaped gardens that attract visitors from all over the world. ISRAEL21c explores the best. Think of the Israeli desert blooming, and you might picture juicy Jaffa oranges, prickly Sabra cactus fruit, luscious …
The agony and the ecstasy in Jerusalem’s excavations
by Yossi Yeinan, Keshet It’s been 50 years since Irving Stone wrote his popular biography of Michelangelo, “The Agony and the Ecstasy”. If not for copyright restrictions, The Agony and the Ecstasy might be the title for a new history …
Israel’s Top 10 boutique hotels
Individualized décor and attention to detail characterize a growing collection of cool new places to stay in Israel.
A tourist goldmine in these ancient copper mines?
Israel’s picturesque Timna Park gets a spruce-up to attract more visitors to explore its rich archeology and its modern lake, hike and bike paths. Vista at Timna Park. Ask Hagit Gal why 2011 was the year historic Timna Park got …
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Take a bite out of Israel’s curbside cuisine [video]
It’s fresh, it’s tasty and it’s fast. Israeli street food is famous far and wide — and as chef Janna Gur points out, with good reason